This English Tourism Week (15- 24 March), Calderdale Council is celebrating the growing tourism offer in the borough. Latest research, based on 2022 figures, show that tourism in Calderdale is worth an estimated £431million, supporting nearly 9000 jobs within the borough. This is an increase of 24% from 2018 figures, showing that despite considerable challenges,… read more … about Tourism on the up in Calderdale>>
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The unique heritage and culture of Halifax will be showcased as part of a new trail around the town’s centre, mixing existing landmarks with new art installations. The ‘Art and About Trail’ is part of Future High Streets Fund work in Halifax, funded by the Government and being delivered by Calderdale Council. The trail is… read more … about Artist call-out for new cultural trail in Halifax>>
Key infrastructure improvements in south east Calderdale are being discussed by the Council’s Cabinet at the meeting on Monday 11 March 2024. In line with the Council’s priority for thriving towns and places, the Cabinet will consider two reports relating to south east Calderdale, which aim to support economic growth, bring opportunities for local people… read more … about Progressing plans for south east Calderdale>>
Plans to upgrade and revitalise public spaces in Todmorden town centre have moved a step forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the designers for a project to rejuvenate Bramsche Square and the surrounding areas. The Public Places in the Heart of Todmorden project is part of the Todmorden Town Deal, a £17.5m regeneration programme funded by… read more … about Moving forward with plans for improved public spaces in the heart of Todmorden>>
Local people are invited to an event to help shape plans for two major projects in the transformation of Todmorden. The information event at Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub on Saturday 2 March 2024, 10am – 4pm, will be a chance for people to meet the scheme designers and have their say on the… read more … about Help shape Todmorden transformation>>
Plans to transform travel and public spaces in and around Halifax town centre are moving forward, with Calderdale Council appointing the construction contractor to carry out the works. The A629 Phase 2 Halifax town centre scheme is an ambitious regeneration project which is fully funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund…. read more … about Contractor appointed for major Halifax town centre improvements>>
The Anne Lister Birthday Festival is returning for 2024, with organisations across Calderdale hosting events to celebrate and remember the life and legacy of Shibden Hall’s most famous resident. The famous landowner, entrepreneur, mountaineer, scholar, traveller, and lesbian, Anne Lister was born in Halifax on 3 April 1791. To celebrate what would have been Anne’s… read more … about Festival returns to celebrate the remarkable life of Anne Lister>>
Calderdale Council and the LTA agree partnership to breathe new life into local park tennis courts across the borough The project will see £230,948 of investment across Calderdale’s public parks Investment comes from the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation’s Park Tennis Project, being delivered by the LTA and Calderdale Council Work is underway to transform five… read more … about Local park tennis courts in Calderdale set for renovation>>
The new, improved Elland market reopens on Friday 9 February in its original position of the Market Square, as part of a £6 million transformation of Elland town centre. Funding from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund is transforming the centre of Elland supporting improvements to public spaces, the main shopping areas around Southgate and… read more … about A bright new future for historic market>>